A union representing Washington state construction engineers and heavy equipment operators has gone on strike after its members rejected a new contract on Monday.
The International Union of Operating Engineers (IUOE) Local 302 started the strike as of 6 a.m. Tuesday, according to a statement on its website. It’s made up of mechanics, surveyors in the construction industry, and stationary engineers, who work in operations and maintenance in building and industrial complexes, according to the Washington State Labor Council.
Union officials
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